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Symmetric · F root
F Diminished (W-H)
An 8-note symmetric scale alternating whole and half steps. The inverse of the H-W diminished — slightly different flavour but equally symmetric.
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Notes in F Diminished (W-H)
FRoot
G2nd
Ab3rd
Bb4th
B5th
Db6th
D7th
EOctave
F9th
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About the F Diminished (W-H) Scale
The F diminished (w-h) scale contains the notes F, G, Ab, Bb, B, Db, D, E, F. It follows the interval pattern 2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1 and belongs to the symmetric family.
An 8-note symmetric scale alternating whole and half steps. The inverse of the H-W diminished — slightly different flavour but equally symmetric. Practising this scale across ascending and descending directions builds reliable recognition of its characteristic mood and sound in any musical context.